Privacy Policy

1Introduction

Drone Studio Malta ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our drone photography and videography services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us via email, phone, or contact forms
• Request a quote or consultation for our services
• Book our drone photography or videography services
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
• Participate in our EU Drone Certification Quiz

This information may include:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Company or organization name
• Event details (date, location, type of service required)
• Billing and payment information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system
• Access times and referring website addresses
• Pages viewed and links clicked

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our drone photography and videography services
• To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• To process payments and manage bookings
• To send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• To improve our website and services
• To analyze website usage and trends
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and prevent fraud

4Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, email delivery, hosting services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new owner
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent

5Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), if you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ian@dronestudiomalta.com

7Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10Drone Footage and Photography

When providing drone photography and videography services:

• We may capture images and footage of individuals and property
• We will obtain necessary permissions and releases before capturing footage
• We comply with Malta Aviation Authority regulations and privacy laws
• Client footage is stored securely and not shared without explicit permission
• We retain raw footage for a limited period as specified in our service agreement

11Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you marketing emails about our services, special offers, and updates. You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

12Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.